This film is structured around two main themes: the production of the musical Bran Nue Dae and the life of Jimmy Chi. Both elements are interwoven with key participants, players in Jimmy's life, and archival footage. The musical Bran Nue Dae, devised by Jimmy Chi, is the story of an Aboriginal boy's flight home from the city of Perth to his homeland at Djaridjin. His search for identity, love, and security are shown through a blend of traditional Aboriginal music, rock and roll, blues, and opera.
